Original Pancake House, 8037 15th Ave. N.W., Ballard: This national, old-school chain has all kinds of pancakes but specializes in the ''Dutch Baby,'' a puffy, sweet, eggy thing said to have been invented in Seattle. less

Original Pancake House, 8037 15th Ave. N.W., Ballard: This national, old-school chain has all kinds of pancakes but specializes in the ''Dutch Baby,'' a puffy, sweet, eggy thing said to have been invented in ... more

Coastal Kitchen, 429 15th Ave. E., Capitol Hill: This place is a well-oiled machine when it comes to ''blunch,'' with eggs, pancakes, coffee cake and rotating regional menus. Come early, or wait with the hipsters. less

Coastal Kitchen, 429 15th Ave. E., Capitol Hill: This place is a well-oiled machine when it comes to ''blunch,'' with eggs, pancakes, coffee cake and rotating regional menus. Come early, or wait with the ... more

Toulouse Petit, 601 Queen Anne Ave. N., Lower Queen Anne: For a dose of New Orleans in the mornin', check out the beignets, eggs with crawfish and Andouille sausage, and oyster-and-bacon eggs benedict. Then don't eat until the next day. less

Toulouse Petit, 601 Queen Anne Ave. N., Lower Queen Anne: For a dose of New Orleans in the mornin', check out the beignets, eggs with crawfish and Andouille sausage, and oyster-and-bacon eggs benedict. Then ... more

Portage Bay Cafe, locations in Roosevelt, South Lake Union and Ballard: This is one of the most well-known brunch spots in the city and it prides itself on serving up locally sourced fare. Feast on migas, oatmeal cobbler French toast and crab cake benedict. less

Portage Bay Cafe, locations in Roosevelt, South Lake Union and Ballard: This is one of the most well-known brunch spots in the city and it prides itself on serving up locally sourced fare. Feast on migas, ... more

Serious Biscuit, 401 Westlake Ave. N., South Lake Union: Just reading the menu at this Tom Douglas restaurant will make you crave Southern food right now. (BTW, we consider any kind of late-morning, big-plattered breakfast as "brunch," as long as it's yummy.) There's fried chicken, crispy ham hock, collard greens, hush puppies and grits. And, of course, buttermilk biscuits. less

Serious Biscuit, 401 Westlake Ave. N., South Lake Union: Just reading the menu at this Tom Douglas restaurant will make you crave Southern food right now. (BTW, we consider any kind of late-morning, ... more

Beth's Cafe,7311 Aurora Ave N., Green Lake: Another of Seattle's breakfast institutions, this 24-hour joint is known for its 12-egg omelet. It's been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel and various local and national publications. Readers recommend the corned beef hash. less

Beth's Cafe,7311 Aurora Ave N., Green Lake: Another of Seattle's breakfast institutions, this 24-hour joint is known for its 12-egg omelet. It's been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel and various ... more

Palisade, 2601 W. Marina Pl., Magnolia: This is the kind of place you take out-of-towners when you want to show off Seattle. While they ogle the view, pig out on the buffet of crab legs, banana-macadamia nut pancakes and other goodies in this Polynesian-themed restaurant. less

Palisade, 2601 W. Marina Pl., Magnolia: This is the kind of place you take out-of-towners when you want to show off Seattle. While they ogle the view, pig out on the buffet of crab legs, banana-macadamia nut ... more

Jade Garden, 424 Seventh Ave. S., International District: Sometimes, you don't want eggs. You want a little bit of everything on shareable plates, in a loud, efficient restaurant. That would be dim sum here, the place to be on weekend mornings. less

Jade Garden, 424 Seventh Ave. S., International District: Sometimes, you don't want eggs. You want a little bit of everything on shareable plates, in a loud, efficient restaurant. That would be dim sum here, ... more

Fat Hen, 1418 NW 70th Street, Ballard: Maybe reminiscent of Ballard hipster stereotypes you may hold - small place, popular, people with thick-rimmed glasses and their hungover friends or beautiful hipster toddlers nursing coffee while they wait outside for a seat. Somehow everyone is beautiful. But the benedicts and egg bakes make the wait worthwhile. less

Fat Hen, 1418 NW 70th Street, Ballard: Maybe reminiscent of Ballard hipster stereotypes you may hold - small place, popular, people with thick-rimmed glasses and their hungover friends or beautiful hipster ... more

The Dish Café, locations in Frelard and Green Lake: This cozy breakfast spot is crazy popular, so you know it's good. But it's also famous for its giant array of hot sauces and scones the size of your head.

The Dish Café, locations in Frelard and Green Lake: This cozy breakfast spot is crazy popular, so you know it's good. But it's also famous for its giant array of hot sauces and scones the size of your head.

No Bones Beach Club, 5410 17th Ave. NW, Ballard: This new vegan tiki bar in Ballard tickles every craving, from "lox" to crab benedict to blackberry mango stuffed French toast. Whether it contains animal products is irrelevant to the quality and flavor.

Tilth, 1411 N. 45th St., Wallingford: Does organic French toast taste better than non-organic? Only if it comes with pears, walnut praline and spiced chantilly. Don't miss the housemade waffles, made with candied Meyer lemons. less

Tilth, 1411 N. 45th St., Wallingford: Does organic French toast taste better than non-organic? Only if it comes with pears, walnut praline and spiced chantilly. Don't miss the housemade waffles, made with ... more

Patty's Eggnest, locations in Ravenna, Crown Hill, Wallingford and Northgate: Offerings tend to vary by weekend and location, but favorites included grilled salmon and eggs, carne asada and eggs, Swedish pancakes and French toast. less

Patty's Eggnest, locations in Ravenna, Crown Hill, Wallingford and Northgate: Offerings tend to vary by weekend and location, but favorites included grilled salmon and eggs, carne asada and eggs, Swedish ... more

Macrina Bakery, locations in Belltown, Magnolia and Sodo: The brunch menu changes every weekend, but picture brioche with cinnamon ganache, onion bialy with smoked salmon, and buttermilk waffles, and you'll get the idea. less

Macrina Bakery, locations in Belltown, Magnolia and Sodo: The brunch menu changes every weekend, but picture brioche with cinnamon ganache, onion bialy with smoked salmon, and buttermilk waffles, and you'll get ... more

Luna Park Cafe, 2918 SW Avalon Way, West Seattle: Dishes include roast beef and sausage gravy served over toast, as well as a selection of combinations you can request as a pile (served over hashbrowns with over-medium eggs), hobo (scrambled with hashbrowns and eggs) or omelet. Breakfast served all day. Good substitutions available for vegheads. less

Luna Park Cafe, 2918 SW Avalon Way, West Seattle: Dishes include roast beef and sausage gravy served over toast, as well as a selection of combinations you can request as a pile (served over hashbrowns with ... more

Athenian, 1517 Pike Place, Pike Place Market: Some may fear this to be a tourist trap, having been featured in a scene of "Sleepless in Seattle," but fans of the Athenian say this place is legit. After all, it's served Seattleites and visitors since 1909. Find classic benedicts, scrambles and frittatas galore. less

Athenian, 1517 Pike Place, Pike Place Market: Some may fear this to be a tourist trap, having been featured in a scene of "Sleepless in Seattle," but fans of the Athenian say this place is legit. After all, ... more

Etta's, 2020 Western Avenue, Belltown: Readers recommend the bloody Mary and eggs benny at this Tom Douglas outpost. Or do something different and go for shrimp and grits or the chorizo and egg tostada.

Etta's, 2020 Western Avenue, Belltown: Readers recommend the bloody Mary and eggs benny at this Tom Douglas outpost. Or do something different and go for shrimp and grits or the chorizo and egg tostada.

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge, 1505 10th Ave., Capitol Hill: This place pleases everyone, from vegans to vegetarians to all-out carnivores. Get a big, fat breakfast burrito to chase your hangover or and 11-oz. chicken fried steak. less

Lost Lake Cafe and Lounge, 1505 10th Ave., Capitol Hill: This place pleases everyone, from vegans to vegetarians to all-out carnivores. Get a big, fat breakfast burrito to chase your hangover or and 11-oz. ... more

5 Point Cafe, 415 Cedar St., Belltown: This no-nonsense pre-prohibition bar serves up excellent brunch, including cheap weekday morning breakfast specials. You'll probably have to wait for a seat on weekends, but it is so worth it when you dig into your omelet or corned beef hash. The No Huevos Rancheros is a pleaser for vegan hippies. less

5 Point Cafe, 415 Cedar St., Belltown: This no-nonsense pre-prohibition bar serves up excellent brunch, including cheap weekday morning breakfast specials. You'll probably have to wait for a seat on weekends, ... more

Georgetown Liquor Company, 5501 Airport Way S., Georgetown: More vegetarian love here. This quirky dive with old-school video games does vegan dishes that carnivores like. Entrees have sci-fi names, and the much-loved Field Roast meats are abundant. Grab vegan biscuits and gravy or eggs benedict. less

Georgetown Liquor Company, 5501 Airport Way S., Georgetown: More vegetarian love here. This quirky dive with old-school video games does vegan dishes that carnivores like. Entrees have sci-fi names, and the ... more

Meander's Kitchen, 6400 California Ave SW, West Seattle: This is your greasy spoon destination. Biscuits, benedicts and scrambles abound. Soak up last night's hangover or stop in for a comforting, hearty start to your day. less

Meander's Kitchen, 6400 California Ave SW, West Seattle: This is your greasy spoon destination. Biscuits, benedicts and scrambles abound. Soak up last night's hangover or stop in for a comforting, hearty start ... more